Purpose

To seek approval to the purchase of a property in Wembley, HA9.

Decision

Cabinet RESOLVED

(1)     To approve the acquisition of the property (address detailed in the exempt appendix of the report) in Wembley HA9 with vacant possession to meet the needs of young people as outlined in the Brent Residential Home Business Case approved by Cabinet in May 2023.

(2)     To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources, in consultation with the Corporate Director of Children and Young People, to agree the terms of the purchase and acquire the property subject to financial and legal due diligence, vacant possession and contract.

(3)     To note that the completion of the property needs to take place by the end of January 2024 in order to allow sufficient time to renovate the property within the timescales permitted in the grant agreement with the Department for Education (DfE).

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 22 January 24

Call-in received by 5 Councillors on Monday 22 January 2024.

Call-in to be considered by Community and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee on 12 February 2024.